Dear Abby: Readers call for action to protect neglected senior

A 94-year-old bedridden senior is being cared for by a woman who holds his power of attorney. Readers of the Dear Abby advice column wrote in with concerns about neglect in this situation. The column received enough responses to the original October 9 letter that Dear Abby published a follow-up addressing the widespread reader concern.

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Sun TimesLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Dear Abby: Readers call for action to protect neglected senior

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 8d ago

Dear Abby: You don’t need permission to report suspected elder neglect - readers urge action

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Dear Abby | Readers call for action to protect neglected senior

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New York PostLean Right· 8d ago

Dear Abby: We are not over the elderly neighbor’s neglectful caregiver who holds his power of attorney